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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,026.86, 680,376.57 and 266,671.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,026.86, 680,376.57 and 266,671.82 is: 368,006.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,026.86 : 680,376.57 = 266,671.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,026.86/680,376.57 = 266,671.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,026.86x = 680,376.57 × 266,671.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,026.86x = 181,437,258,207.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,437,258,207.26/493,026.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,006.84

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